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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 487.53 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 487.53 and 198 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 487.53 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/487.53 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 487.53 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 96,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,530.94/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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